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Non-bank records surge in branded home loans
by James Mitchell • 21 Oct 2015
An Australian non-bank lender has seen a significant increase in branded loan settlements over the 12 months to 30... READ MORE
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Listed lender applauds brokers after record loan growth
by James Mitchell • 21 Oct 2015
One of Australia’s fastest-growing mortgage providers has revealed the exponential growth it has experienced through... READ MORE
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Aggregator named one of Australia's fastest-growing companies

by James Mitchell • 21 Oct 2015
Mortgage aggregator Finsure Finance & Insurance has been confirmed as one of Australia’s fastest-growing... READ MORE
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Loan Market Qld doubles volumes via agent referrals
by Huntley Mitchell • 21 Oct 2015
Loan Market Queensland’s director says he is determined to continue growing the group’s broker-agent referral... READ MORE
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YBR reveals rate change
by James Mitchell • 20 Oct 2015
One of the mortgage broking industry’s most recognised brands has today announced a new home loan rate. READ MORE
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ASIC launches interest-only tools
by James Mitchell • 20 Oct 2015
The corporate watchdog has released a suite of online tools to help consumers better understand the risks of... READ MORE
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Female brokers capture more business
by James Mitchell • 20 Oct 2015
A Mortgage Choice broker has revealed the benefits of being a woman in a male-dominated industry. READ MORE
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Top young broker’s words of wisdom for newcomers
by Reporter • 20 Oct 2015
The Adviser’s Young Broker of the Year for 2014 has highlighted some of the challenges industry newcomers may face,... READ MORE
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Vow acknowledges best brokers
by Huntley Mitchell • 20 Oct 2015
Vow Financial has recognised its top-performing brokers and brokerages over the last financial year at its Altitude... READ MORE

Auswide announces rate changes
by James Mitchell • 19 Oct 2015
An Australian bank has just announced a new variable rate and commented on Westpac Bank’s recent rate hike. READ MORE
Elite Business Writers 2015

Australia’s elite broker named

by James Mitchell • 19 Oct 2015
The nation’s most successful mortgage broker has been revealed in this year’s Elite Business Writers ranking by... READ MORE
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ME slashes rates by 40 basis points
by James Mitchell • 19 Oct 2015
Industry super fund-owned bank ME has shed 0.4 per cent off its fixed rates for owner-occupiers. READ MORE
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Vow’s broker network reaches 1,000
by Huntley Mitchell • 19 Oct 2015
Vow Financial has announced a major milestone at its annual conference in South Africa, welcoming its 1,000th broker to... READ MORE
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Loan arrears hit 10-year low
by Reporter • 19 Oct 2015
Australian housing loans in arrears for prime residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) dropped to the lowest level... READ MORE
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Nation's worst-performing suburbs revealed
by Reporter • 19 Oct 2015
No fewer than 17 capital city suburbs have experienced double-digit declines in house prices during the past three... READ MORE

Listed lender ramps up broker distribution
by James Mitchell • 16 Oct 2015
An ASX-listed lender is continuing its expansion into the third-party channel with the announcement of a new... READ MORE
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Mortgage application growth slows

by James Mitchell • 16 Oct 2015
Fresh figures from credit information provider Veda point to a national slowdown in mortgage application growth over... READ MORE
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Resi broker cracks commercial market
by James Mitchell • 16 Oct 2015
A Melbourne mortgage broker who recently diversified into commercial lending is already seeing the bottom line... READ MORE
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Rate rises mean brokers can shine: FBAA
by Huntley Mitchell • 16 Oct 2015
FBAA chief executive Peter White says now is the perfect time for brokers to show their worth to borrowers, after... READ MORE
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Govt sales to increase Sydney housing supply
by Reporter • 16 Oct 2015
The NSW government will sell vacant crown land with the potential to deliver more than 100 dwellings in Sydney. READ MORE

All majors tipped to lift mortgage rates
by Huntley Mitchell • 15 Oct 2015
The head of a prominent broking firm expects ANZ, Commonwealth Bank and NAB to join Westpac in lifting their variable... READ MORE
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Non-majors regain broker market share: AFG
by James Mitchell • 15 Oct 2015
Australia’s challenger banks have increased their share of broker-originated investor loans over the September... READ MORE
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Brokers offered new diversification opportunity
by Reporter • 15 Oct 2015
A national motor vehicle financier has unveiled a new strategic initiative that it says will enable brokers to... READ MORE

Suncorp ups broker commissions and cuts rates
by James Mitchell • 14 Oct 2015
Suncorp Bank has announced widespread changes to its mortgage products including a cashback offer and commission bonus... READ MORE

Westpac hikes variable rates
by James Mitchell • 14 Oct 2015
A major Australian bank has today announced an increase in its variable mortgage rates for investors and... READ MORE